drifting around the SW, developing and multiplying 'All Things Good'

Tuesday, 04 December 2012

Simply... Days 62-65. Simply 12's and Lovin' It !

Having such a good time developing the first Simply 12's with some friends - good food, good chat and lots of laughter - I was made for this kind of stuff.. What is Simply 12's?

'Simply 12's' are a key part of the Simply... movement.

Very simply speaking they are simply based around the ways of Christ. How did he seek to change and influence the world for good? By spending His time with a small group of guys and gals - that was the essence of what He did... no curriculum, no formality, no distance - he shared His life. They caught the flavour of what He was about by basically hanging out -

Jesus used this method...

M - Modelled and showed his followers what 'fulness of life' was.

A - Assist - let them have a go really early - alongside Him, no pressure - doesn't matter if you succeed or fail

W - Watch - 'now you go do it on your own and I'll watch and offer some feedback at the end

L - Left them to it, no heavy-handed interference just trust and support

Simply 12's are looking to Christ's method all the time - the MAWL stuff above but also keeping the wonderful balance of HIGH, WIDE, DEEP and LONG

Leaders who are part of Simply 12's, commit to...

Rhythms - developing an annual ‘Rhythm of Life’ with a mentor including nurturing patterns and habits of prayer, learning, fasting, eco-habits, mission, hospitality and simplicity.(you could call this our HIGH)

Soul-Friends - Developing groups of 12 including being part of a regular 4mation for habit development and encouraging friendship. Leaders also regularly mentor each other in one-to-ones for growth and development. (you could call this our WIDE)